A propaganda film created by Charlie Chaplin at his own expense for the Liberty Load Committee to help sell U.S. Liberty Bonds during World War I. The story is a series of sketches humorously illustrating various bonds like the bond of friendship and of marriage and, most important, the Liberty Bond, to K.O. the Kaiser which Charlie does literally.
Acting
Chaplin plays four roles including a giant cupid.
Practical Effects
Syd Chaplin's Kaiser mustache deserves its own credit.
Production
Chaplin bankrolled this himself—peak celebrity influencer era.
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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